Fidel Ramos, former president of the Phillipines, analyzes a current geopolitical shift in global power, emphasizing the Sino-U.S. rivalry and considering the foreseeable future.

Ralph Cossa, president of the Pacific Forum CSIS, discusses five major trends in Asia from a U.S. perspective.

Michael Novak, Former Ambassador of the United States, delivers this Wheatley Lecture in Civic Virtue entitled, ⿿The Christian Concept of Human Nature⿿.

Thomas West, Professor of Politics at the University of Dallas, delivers this Wheatley Lecture in Civic Virtue entitled, "Universalist Assumptions of the American Founding⿿.

William Webster, former FBI director, discusses the problem of maintaining security and the need for fidelity, bravery, and integrity to preserve safety.

David Petraeus, former commander of CENTCOM, provides an update on the military situation in the Middle East and Central Asia.

James Schlesinger, former Secretary of Defense, discusses the rise of China, the threat of Russia, and struggles in the Middle East.

Rabbi David Rosen, International Director of Interreligious Affairs of AJC, presents the 2010 Truman G. Madsen Lecture on Eternal Man, arguing that politicians can help make peace in the Middle East by engaging religious leadership in the region.

Zbigniew Brzezinski, former national security advisor, discusses the then current distribution of global power, claiming that the United States' dominance is coming to an end.

C.F. Sirmans, professor at Florida State University, discusses the post-recession housing market, offering advice to would-be buyers and evidence from academic sources.